Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 vs Xiaomi Redmi A2 Plus
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 and Xiaomi Redmi A2 Plus comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A2 Plus which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 | Xiaomi Redmi A2 Plus |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.52 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 8 MP + 0.08 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 9990 | Rs. 8190 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 25, 2021. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 is Rs. 9990. The launch Date of the second phone is May 19, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A2 Plus is Rs. 8190.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A2 Plus has larger screen size of 6.52 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021's 6.3 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi A2 Plus has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has display density of 409 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A2 Plus has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 81.7% than Xiaomi Redmi A2 Plus's ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A2 Plus has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi A2 Plus's 8 MP + 0.08 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi A2 Plus's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 | Xiaomi Redmi A2 Plus |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 8 2021 | Redmi A2 Plus |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 25, 2021 | May 19, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.4 mm | 76.75 x 164.9 x 9.09 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g |
| Colors | Aqua Blue, Sea Green, Classic Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 120 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.52 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 409 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 81% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | 400nits(typ.), Scratch resistant display | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, microUSB v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Top firing loud speaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 0.08 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v13 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Mediatek Helio G36 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x Cortex-A53@2.2 GHz & 4x Cortex-A53@1.7 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 10W Fast Charging |